Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Position in Experimental High Energy Physics

California State University, Sacramento invites applications from individuals interested in joining our dynamic and growing faculty. With a current student population of about 28,000, Sacramento State, the capital University, is one of the larger campuses in the 23-campus California State University system, the largest system of higher education in the nation. The University is organized around eight colleges. There are approximately 1,700 faculty who provide programs of instruction leading towards bachelor’s degrees in 60 disciplines and Master’s degrees in 40 disciplines, two joint doctoral programs, and one independent doctoral program.

Sacramento is a high-growth metropolitan area with a population of approximately 2 million. Sacramento, a city and county with a very diverse population, was identified by Time Magazine in 2002 as “America’s most integrated city.” As California’s capital, Sacramento is an advantageous setting for premier academic programs. As a major metropolitan university, Sacramento State is committed to providing leadership in addressing significant regional needs and to enriching our liberal arts tradition. The proximity of Sacramento State to the California legislature and other agencies of state and federal government provides unparalleled opportunities for faculty and students to participate in public service through policy research, internships, and employment.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a high-quality, baccalaureate program which is currently experiencing significant growth. Historically graduating six students per year, we currently have over eighty majors in our three physics degree tracks. Our faculty members have been highly recognized by the University, having won numerous awards for teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Doctorate in physics or closely related field required. All degree requirements must be completed by August 2014.

Special Knowledge and Abilities:

A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level is required. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to mentor undergraduate student research projects.

Experience:

Graduate coursework and research experience in experimental high energy physics is required. Must be an active member of the ATLAS collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) of CERN.

A successful California State University, Sacramento faculty member promotes the values celebrated by a public, regional, comprehensive, metropolitan university. At Sacramento State, the quality of the education we provide is our top priority. In addition to contributing positively to teaching and learning, faculty members are expected to engage in scholarship and to provide service to the University and to the greater community. Our campus community represents the broad diversity of our state, and we believe that all are enriched and unified by this diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people with the commitment and ability to work with a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Prior teaching at the undergraduate level and experience working with diverse groups are desired.

Preference will be given to applicants with a desire to involve undergraduate students in their scholarly activity.

Applicant should have the ability to take a leading role in in the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider of CERN, in ATLAS physics and upgrades.

The applicant should have the potential to attract research grant funding.

Ability to utilize technology or other innovative strategies to improve access to high demand courses.

Assignment

Duties will include: teaching introductory and upper-division physics courses; serving as an academic advisor for physics majors; involving undergraduate students in research projects; and developing departmental facilities and programs in physics. The successful applicant will be expected to work with faculty members at California State University, Fresno to expand the ATLAS research program currently funded by NSF’s Elementary Particle Physics (EPP) program and play a leadership role in the ATLAS experiment and CSU Nuclear and Particle Physics Consortium (NUPAC). (For more information about NUPAC, please see http://goo.gl/YD9VVB) The successful applicant will also be expected to pursue scholarly activity, including seeking external funding, and to perform service to the Institution (committee assignments, program development, etc.) as well as service to the Community.

Appointment

This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and professional experience.

Application Procedure

To ensure consideration, applications should be received by March 3, 2014; position open until filled.

An applicant must submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, a statement outlining the applicant's approach to teaching, a research statement that includes plans for incorporating student research projects, official transcripts of all college work (unofficial copies accepted until invited for interview), telephone numbers of at least three recent references who will speak to the professional qualifications of the applicant, and statements of teaching and scholarly interests. Send materials to:

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. This position may be designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Sacramento has made crime reporting statistics available online at http://www.csus.edu/aba/police/Documents/clery/2013cleryfinal.pdf . Reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sacramento State, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus, during the last three years, are included. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other safety matters. Print copies are available in the Library, and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.